Spider Web String Art & More String Crafts for Kids (Love to Learn Linky #13)

Hello again, it’s time for some creative fun today using string. We made a spider web painting with a painting tool I think I will…

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Hello again, it’s time for some creative fun today using string. We made a spider web painting with a painting tool I think I will call a “paint bow” (like bow and arrow) which I think is pretty cool! Ever since our art activity, we have been singing the “itsy bitsy spider.” Also while you have your string out, we have more fun things for you to do with it that I am excited to feature at this weeks Love to Learn Linky party.  Thanks for joining us again, let’s get started! 🙂

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Spider Web String Art
Put away the paintbrush and use an old hanger and string to make a painting. 

Supplies:
String or yarn (We used some fuzzy yarn)
Small hanger
Duct tape
Paint
Black paper
Tray for paint
Glue
Glitter
Spider ring
Tissue paper/newspaper (optional)
Wax paper (optional)

Directions:
1.  To make the painting bow, tape the string to the hanger. Make sure to wrap the string around the outside of the hanger, so the yearn will be flat against the paper when kids are painting.

2.  To make it easier for the kids to get paint on their paint bows, I put a mound of tissue paper underneath the wax paper. Then I squirted paint on top of the wax paper. If your tray is larger, you may not need the tissue paper.

3.  Give the kids paper and painting bows and let them create. I was thinking the bows would be great for making the lines of the spider web, and the glue and glitter would be great for the spiral part of the web. 
Ms. Tiger really wanted to add some color to our art projects so when we where done with our spider webs I squirted some primary colors onto the tray for them to use.
By the end of this art activity I was soooo glad this little guy had his apron on! The trick was getting him not to touch on anything on the way to the sink.

4.  Once the paint has dried, use the glue to decorate the spider web with glitter. I gave Ms. Tiger the bottle of glue and let her squirt it as she pleased. Then I handed her the glitter and let her sprinkle/dump glitter on the glue. I shook the extra glitter into an empty file folder, and dumped the glitter back into the container.

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More String Crafts for Kids
featured at the Love to Learn Linky #13. What a lucky number! 
Halloween Necklace Craft for Kids by Fireflies and Mud Pies
Oh So Pretty Leaf Garland by Cutting Tiny Bites
 
Fine Motor Fall Yarn Wrapping by Cutting Tiny Bites
String Painting and Printing by Left Brain Craft Brain
Halloween Lacing Cards by Totschooling

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Left Brain Craft BrainLeft Brain Craft Brain (leftbraincraftbrain.com): Anne is an ex-engineer, current stay-at-home mama writing about crafty ways to encourage creativity (and brain power!) in our kids. Each of her projects gives kids the chance to learn about a new subject and do something crafty at the same time.

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One Time Through Logo Button photo onetimethrough-button_zps6d59d16e.pngOne Time Through (onetimethrough.com): Sue is an Elementary School Teacher currently on leave to be at home with her preschooler son. She shares ideas for connecting and learning with kids through meaningful, play-based activities that nurture curiosity and creativity.

A Little Pinch of Perfect (alittlepinchofperfect.com): Katie combines creativity, play, and learning for the perfect mishmash of fun activities that keep kiddos entertained throughout the day. She wholeheartedly believes in the power of play and feels that all activities naturally provide a fun way to learn.

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18 comments

  1. This looks like a fun art project! Perfect for Halloween!

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

  2. Love this idea, so unique. I would have never thought of using a hanger to create art.

    Thanks for linking up to our #MondayParentingPinItParty x

    1. Hi Carolin, Thanks so much :). I try to think outside the box, it just doesn't always turn out as successful as this activity did, lol.

    1. Hi Melissa, Thanks for linking up your post to last weeks party. It looks like a beautiful and simple craft, that I know my daughter would love!

    1. Hi Amanda, Thanks so much! It's always nice with the Artsy Momma likes our ideas! 🙂

  3. Using the hanger is SUCH a great idea! We've tried a similar craft before with little success…I'm going to try it your way next!

    Thanks for hosting!

    1. Hi Kalista, Thanks so much! My kids seemed to do it with no problem, so hopefully you find the same outcome 🙂

  4. your kids looked like they had a ton of fun with the string art! That's something we haven't tried….yet!

    1. Hi Emma, thanks so much! I was excited when it worked so well for the kids 🙂

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